MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,754 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
driver seat loose not excessive
near side front tyre silght side wall deteration
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
driver seat loose not excessive
near side front tyre silght side wall deteration
rear brake back plates corroded not excessive
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P297 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P297 RKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P297 RKX registered?
P297 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 January 1997.
Is P297 RKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P297 RKX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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